Inspection Detail

Inspection: 124596966 - Inco Alloys International, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance

Inspection Nr: 124596966

Report ID: 0452110

Date Opened: 08/29/1994

Site Address:
Inco Alloys International, Inc.
U S 23
Catlettsburg, KY 41129

Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 521, Catlettsburg, KY 41129

Union Status: Union

SIC:3341

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 09/01/1994

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 04/25/1995

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	361314925

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	1					1
Current Violations	1					1
Initial Penalty	$1,700	$0	$0	$0	$0	$1,700
Current Penalty	$1,700	$0	$0	$0	$0	$1,700
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Contest	Latest Event
1.	01001A	Serious	19101200 E01 II	11/11/1994	11/25/1994	$1,700	$1,700	$0	12/02/1994	R - Review Commission
2.	01001B	Serious	19101200 E02 I	11/11/1994	09/01/1994	$0	$0	$0	12/02/1994	R - Review Commission
3.	01001C	Serious	19101200 E02 II	11/11/1994	09/01/1994	$0	$0	$0	12/02/1994	R - Review Commission

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 781666

Event: 08/28/1994

Four employees burned in natural gas fire

Employees #1 through #4 were removing brick from inside an alloy ingot pouring pit. A natural gas hose, which was thought to contain compressed air, was placed into the pit for ventilation. The gas was ignited by either a cigarette or other source. All four employees sustained multiple burns and were hospitalized.

Keywords: WORK RULES, SMOKING, INATTENTION, BURN, VENTILATION, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, NATURAL GAS

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	124596966					Occupation Not Listed

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